Dear Editor,

The Takutu Bridge is now in semi operation and all other access routes to Guyana have since been closed. This has become an inconvenience to residents of Lethem and St Ignatius Village who have to travel approximately 4km from Lethem, along an unlit and desolated road to cross over to Brazil. 

The ‘old’ crossing was in the heart of Lethem and was easily accessible by all persons. However, a decision was made to stop this crossing and everyone has to use the ‘international’ crossing. For persons who walk or ride to get over to Bon Fim, this has become a major inconvenience as it now takes nearly an hour to get to the crossing (as against 5-10 mins previously). …..